Match book and holder



June 30, 1942'. B. L. BROOKS 2,288,343

MATCH BOOK AND HOLDER Filed July s1, 19:59 s sheets-sheet 1 June 30, 1942- B. L. BROOKS 2,288,343v MATCH BooK AND HOLDER v s sheets-sheet 2 Filed July 3l, 1939 3 Sheets-Sheet 3 I lli.

wir lm June 30, 1942, B. L.. aRooKs MATCH BOOK AND HOLDER Filed July 31, 1959 Patented June 30, 1942 UNITED, STATES PATENT oFFlcE y MATCH BOOK AND HOLDER Benjamin L Brooks, Lylwhblu't, Va.

Application July 31, 1939, N0. 287,640

3 Clims. (Cl. ZOG-43) This invention relates to improvements in match book holders.

The conventional match book has come into extensive use, but presents a number of problems. Since the match book is made of paper, it is flimsy and a metal or composition holder is highly desirable. Accessibility to the match book is of prime consideration whena holder is used.

Likewise, the striking abrasive must be exposed, and it is highly desirable vto protect the heads of the matches against ignition when one of the matches is struck on'the abrasive material.

Various forms oi holders directed to these features are illustrated in my drawings.

One of the principal objects is to provide a holder for paper match books in which the match book may be quickly placed, securely held in place, and with the matches readily accessible for use.

Another object is to provide a holder for match books which permits the ready dispensing of the matches, exposes the abrasive material, and protects the other matches from ignition during striking of a single match.

Still another object is the providing of a holder including a pivotally mounted match book Vcarrier which may be rotated to a position exposing the matches and abrasive material, and providing means for locking the match book in open position, the locking means serving as an advertising medium.

Still another object is to provide a holder having locking means to receive and hold the back of a match book, the upper edge of the holder providing a straight edge for tearing oir the front flap of a book of matches so that the matches will be exposed, and more particularly shown in Figures l, 2, 3, 4, and 5.

Other objects will be disclosed in the specification and claims forming a part of this application.

In the drawings:

Figure 1 is a perspective view of a match holder embodying the present invention and having a book of matches inserted therein;

Figure 2 is a perspective view of the match holder, the match book having been removed;

Figure 3 is a vertical section on the line 3-3 or Figure 1;

Figure 4 is a perspective of a slightly modied form of match holder; y

Figure 5 is a vertical section on the line 5-5 of Figure 4;

Figure 6 is a perspective view of a further modication;

Figure '1 'is a vertical sectional view through the form of the invention shown in Figure 6;

Figure 8 is a section taken on the line 8-8 of Figure 7;

Figure 9 is a perspective of another modified form of match holder;

Figure 10 is a vertical section thereof;

Figure l1 is a section taken on the line II-H of Figure l0;

Figure 12 is a perspective of a still further modified form of the invention;

Figure 13 is a vertical section on the line I 3-I 3 of Figure 12;

Figurev14 is a horizontal section on the line ll-H of Figure 12;

Figure 15 is a perspective of the match holder shown in Figure 4 secured to a support;

Figure 16 is a perspective of that form of match holder shown in Figure 6, secured to a combined ash tray and match holder support;

Figure 17 is a perspective of another modied form of match holder;

Figure 18 is a vertical section thereof;-

Figure 19 is a view similar to Figure 18 showing the iront flap of the match book removed;

Figure 20 is a perspective of another modification;

Figure 21 is a vertical section thereof;

Figure 22 is a transverse section on the line 22-22 of Figure 21;

Figure 23 is a view similar to Figure 22 showing the front flap of the match book removed;

Figure 24 is a View, in section,.of another modiiied form of match holder;

Figure 25 is a View similar to Figure 24 showing a further modified form; and

Figure 26 is a vertical section of another modied form of the invention.

Referring to the drawings, in which similar parts are designated by like numerals:

Numeral 21 designates a match book of the ordinary construction, except that the usual front ap which extends over the heads of the l matches and beneath the fold 28 carrying the abrasive material 29 has been removed.

In Figures l, 2, and 3 a holder 30 made of metal or compositionv is utilized to receive the match book 21. The base 3| of the holder 30 is U- shaped, having guide members 32 to receive the bottom of the match book and a cut-out portion 33 through which the abrasive material 29 is exposed. Prongs 34 are struck out from the back 35 of the holder to impale the back iiap 36 o! the match book 21, holding the flap securely in place.

lforming a bottom l.

Guide members 3l extend from the back member 35 of the holder and serve to hold the match book 2l in place.

In Figures 4 and 5 the base member 3l has a projecting lip tti which acts asa guard against accidental ignition of the matches in the holder when one of the matches is ignited on the abrasive material 2B and completes the frame through which the abrasive material is exposed.

This holder is further illustrated in Figure l5 mounted on a base support 39.

In Figures 6, 7 and 8, the holder Sil, minus the outwardly turned lip 33, becomes the hinged member of an enclosure @t pivotally connected thereto by the pivot M.

At the top G2 the enclosure bulges outwardly to allow for the haring match head. To one side of the enclosure d@ and extending parallel to the side, is a sight opening d3 which registers with the cutaway recess 333 when the holder is in sidewise position to permit the exposure of the abrasive material.

The pivot ld is positioned to one side of the enclosure d@ and extends through the rear face l5 oi the enclosure dil, and in turn through the rear base member 3l, thus permitting the replacement of match books upon the matches being exhausted.

One of the guide members 3l of the holder 3d is bent to project from the enclosure d@ so that the match book il and holder 3@ may be easily rotated from the enclosure dil, as shown in Figure 7.

In forming the enclosure Il@ as shown in Figure 6, a single piece of metal or othersuitable material is used, with one end bent to form the bottom lll continuing upward to yform the front du, the top il?? and back (l5, the back extendingl down into the bottom il and the free end 5@ extending across the bottom Vl to the iront ld The bottom 5t is cut-out at 52 just below the pivot 3d so that the holder 3@ when tipped outwardly through the side il will have space in which to rotate. Thus the match book 2l is available for use, and likewise the abrasive material 29 is rotated into alignment with the sight opening d3 so that the detached match can be ignited. When it is desired to return the match book to its initial position, it is only necessary to move the holder 3@ back within the enclosure llt, rotating the holder 3U around the pivot point M. This same holder is illustrated in Figure 16, with a. lire guard 39 projecting upwardly from one edge of the enclosure d@ adjacent the sight opening t3. This guard will prevent the accidental igniting of the remaining matches in the match book while the match is being struck on the abrasive surface 29.

In this form the enclosure ll@ is provided with a base 53 in the form of a receptacle 56. The enclosure il@ may be made integral with the base 53 or secured thereto by well known means.

The enclosure for the match book holder illustrated in Figures 9, 10, and 11 is the same as that form shown in Figures 6, 7 and 8, except that the free end 5@ shown in Figure 6 and which forms the bottom til has been eliminated by continuing the back l5 down straight and overlapping the bottom fill. The cut-out 52 through which the bottom of the match book rotates is formedin the bottom 4W, as shown in Figures 9,

agences 2l d holder 3@ being rotated through the open side GO.

es I7, ld and 19 show a form of match book holder in which the enclosing member is oi? standard design consisting of a trough E? formed by a short fold @t on which is placed abrasive material 2Q for striking matches. A long told 55.3 forming the back (it, top @t and' the iront G2 is stapled at 63 to the short iold 58.

`'llhe book of tches 2t has a U-shaped cover @d forming two naps 65 and tt, extending on both sides of a match comb 6I andV adapted to contain advertising matter, and likewise one of the iaps G5 and t6 may serve to lock the match hook in extended position as shown in Figure i7 upon one of the naps @d or being bent back against the face of the match holder. If desired, one of the aps may be dispensed with, as shown in Figure 19. A staple @d extends through the match holder and match book @I at so that the match book is pivotally mounted in the match holder. Likewise the bottom 69 ci the trough 5I at Tl@ is cut away to permit the rotation oi the book 2li.

In Figures 20, 2l, 22 and 23 substantially the same construction is shown as in Figures I7, I8 and I9, except instead of having the bottom 69 of the trough 5l! cut away at It, the corner of the match book 2l! is curved so that the match book may be rotated into the position shown in Figure 20 without the corner of the match book striking the bottom G@ of the trough 5l.

Figure 24 shows a metal or composition match book holder fl@ of the same type as 'illustrated in Figures 9, l0 and ll, except that the match book 2T! and its holder Btl is pivoted at a point above the trough 5l so that the corner of the match book will clear the bottom dl. In order to prevent the match book from rotating too far, a pin l2 acts as a stop.

In Figure 25, the construction is the same except that a tab l] is struck up from the bottom dll.

In Figure 26, a stop member lll is struck from one oi the sides; otherwise the construction is the same.

It will be apparentfrom the various constructions and modifications that I have perfected a match book holder of novel construction which permits ready replacement of the match comb and at the same time, protects the matches when not in actual use. Although there is'some variation in detail, the fundamental concept underlying the modications is the same.

Numerous variations may doubtless be devised .by persons skilled in the art without departing from the principles o my invention. I, therefore, desire no limitations to be imposed on my invention, except such as are indicated in the appended claims.

What I claim is:

1. Match receptacle comprising a iiat casing having spaced front and back walls and connecting end walls, at least one side of said casing being open, a match book holder pivotally mounted within said casing at a point near one corner thereof whereby it may be tilted to extend through the open side of said casing, said holder comprising a flat back portion with a trough at its base to snugly receive the bottom of a match book of that type having a transverse striking surface at its base, and having means for holding the match book fixed against said back portion and constructed to expose the striking surface of said match book, said casing having an elongated opening in its front wall adapted to register with the surface of the match book when said holder is in enclosed position within said casing. A

2. Match receptacle as claimed in claim l, said receptacle being formed with means acting as a stop to limit the range of pivotal movement of said holder to 90 amplitude.

3. Match receptacle comprising a flat casing having spaced front and back walls and connecting end walls, at least one side of said casing being open, a match book holder pivotalllfy mounted within said casing at a point near one corner thereof whereby it may be tilted to extend through the open side of said casing, said'holder comprising a flat back portion with a trough at its base to snugly receive the bottom of a match book of that type having an exposed striking surface, and having impaling means projecting forwardly from the upper part of said back portion for detachably holding the match` book against said back portion, said holder beingv constructed to expose the vstriking surface of said match book, said casing having an elongated opening in its front wall adapted to register with the striking surface of the match book.

BENJAMIN L. BROOKS. 

